Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is the sequel to Naruto, and it is written by Ukyō Kodachi and illustrated by Mikio Ikemoto. Ever since its serialization in Jump, Boruto has continued to impress the readers, all down to the quality of the story.
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Currently, it stands as one of the best shonen manga series out there. Since it is relatively new, the story has covered just a handful of arcs so far, some of which are okay, while others are amazing, filled with great action sequences and deep storytelling. Here are 10 best arcs in the Boruto series so far.
10 Jūgo Arc
Jūgo Arc, also known as the Cursed Seal Arc, is the eleventh arc of the Boruto franchise. This arc is very informative when it comes to Curse Seals and it gave us a lot of details on their creation, along with how they're weaponized.
We also got to see the return of many old characters from Naruto like Jūgo, Karin and Suigetsu who fan adore. Among the many great things about this arc, what stands out the most is the information it gave us on Orochimaru's creation, along with some great character development for Jūgo.
9 Parent And Child Day Arc
Parent and Child Day arc is the tenth one of the series which mainly focuses on the character progression of the new generation. One of the great things about this arc is that it is different from your regular ninja battles arc. It delivers content that is almost like a slice of life anime, and extremely heartwarming.
There are three main families that are focused upon in this arc and they're the Uzumaki, Uchiha, and Akimichi family. While the entirety of this arc is great, we feel the episodes surrounding Sasuke and his daughter are the best of the lot. Their parent-child relationship is fun to watch and it also lets fans see Sasuke Uchiha in different light.
8 School Trip Arc
This is the third arc of the Boruto series which, Interestingly, wasn't in the manga but is a still considered canon. This arc revolves around Boruto Uzumaki and his class' visit to Kirigakure. What's great about this arc is that it's the first time we get a proper look at the village of Kirigakure ever since the days of "Village of the Bloody Mist."
As the class explores the village, we get to see the modern Kirigakure, as well as the new generation of the Seven Swordsman of the Mist. The arc is filled with some great action moments, and we also get to see Boruto Uzumaki make another friend in Kagura Karatachi.
7 Mitsuki's Disappearance Arc
Mitsuki's Disappearance arc is the ninth arc of the series in which our heroes venture into the village of Iwagakure. The arc is based on Mitsuki's inner conflict, which is what gives depth to the arc. Along with that, the villains of the arc are also some of the greatest that we've seen so far.
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These were written so well that by the end of the arc, we ended up feeling pretty bad for all of them. Action-wise, this arc is certainly not lacking as it is packed with fights amazingly handled by the animators. Although the arc's ending was handled well, it was incredibly bittersweet and it left a bitter taste in the fans' mouths.
6 Mujina Bandits Arc
Mujina Bandits is the sixteenth arc of the series that finally introduces a decent villain to the series. The arc also introduces a new character named Tentō, who is the son of a Daimyō.
Boruto is tasked to become the bodyguard of Tentō for a couple of days. Mujina Bandits arc has a little bit of everything, and top of that, a villain who is pure evil is something everyone loves. We also get to see Sarada and Boruto taking down a powerful foe in Shojoji, which showcases the growth of the two characters. Furthermore, the arc ends with the introduction of Kara, which sets up the future events very nicely.
5 Chūnin Exams Arc
Chūnin Exams arc is one of the best arcs of the Boruto series, especially the anime. The arc focuses on the evolution of Konohagakure during the reign of Naruto Uzumaki as the Hokage of the village. We get to see the new Chūnin Exams, which appear to be extremely different from before.
The challenges appear to be more humane and no one has the risk of dying. The arc gave us a glimpse of the next generation of ninjas from different villages, the strongest of them being Shinki, from Sunagakure. Undeniably, the arc has lots of amazing moments and is filled with great fights to the brim.
4 Sarada Uchiha Arc
Only a handful of members of the Uchiha Clan exist in the world of Boruto and they include Sasuke, Sakura, and Sarada Uchiha. Focusing on Sarada's family and their bonds, this arc is one of the most emotional ones that we have seen in the show.
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The story sees Sarada Uchiha longing to meet her father, Sasuke. There are conflicted feelings growing within Sarada which make her question herself. As the arc progresses, the troubled family of the Uchiha becomes one again. We even get to see them in a fight as well.
3 Ao Arc
This arc introduces us to an old character named Ao who everyone thought was killed during Naruto's Fourth Great Ninja War. Along with introducing Ao to us, we also get to see the organization known as Kara for the first time.
Furthermore, we also get a look at Ao has changed as a person over the years and as surprisingly, a glimpse of the power of the scientific tools is also shown to us. The ending of the arc is really where things get going as we see Kashin Koji in a fight. The arc also gives us a look at what Boruto's Karma can do.
2 Versus Momoshiki Arc
Momoshiki was one of the best villains in the Boruto series. Alongside him, Kinshiki and Urashiki were the first Ōtsutsuki to be introduced in the show. He appeared during the Chūnin Exams of the arc and wreaked havoc. We get to see Naruto sacrificing himself in order to save the village and everyone living there who he holds dear.
On another planet, a fight against the Ōtsutsuki and Kage kicks start. Undoubtedly, the highlight of arc is Sasuke and Naruto fighting Momoshiki and it goes with saying that it is the best-animated fights of the series so far. The cherry on top is seeing Boruto Uzumaki finish off Momoshiki, as he finally acknowledges Naruto as a great figure.
1 Kawaki Arc
Kawaki arc is the current and ongoing arc in Boruto's manga and is, without a doubt, the best arc in the series so far. It is packed with loads of great stuff, such as character development for Kawaki, great fights, and amazing revelations about the Karma. We get an in-depth look at Kawaki's character, and also how he met Boruto.
The fights in this arc have come one on top of another, starting with Delta Vs. Naruto, which shows us a glimpse of how powerful the members of Kara are. We also get to see Jigen fight against Naruto and Sasuke, which is another one of the many things that make it the best arc in Boruto.
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